| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $205.59 | 12.255% | $230.7851 | $230.79 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 9.173% | $8.5373 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.46 | 9.261% | $106.4858 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.54 | 13.724% | $261.0421 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.74 | 9.606% | $221.1191 | $221.12 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.86 | 7.500% | $187.9745 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.47 | 12.645% | $183.0143 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.48 | $1,198.9582 | $1,198.96 | $1,198.95 | $1,198.90 | |